Fort Frederica National Monument - Georgia
Photo of Fort Frederica National Monument courtesy NPS
In the early 18th century, the land lying between British South Carolina and Spanish Florida was known as the debatable land. This land (which we call Georgia today) was the epicenter of a centuries-old imperial conflict between Spain and Britain.
Fort Frederica was established in 1736 by James Oglethorpe to protect the southern boundary of his new colony of Georgia. Colonists from England, Scotland, and the Germanic states came to Frederica to support this endeavor.After successfully repulsing a Spanish attempt to retake St. Simons Island. The garrison at Ft. Frederica was disbanded, and the town fell into decline. Today, the archeological remnants of Frederica are protected by the National Park Service.Have you visited Fort Frederica National Monument?
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Facilities available at Fort Frederica National Monument:
Fort Frederica National Monument website
Recreation Area Map
Park Email: FOFR_Superintendent@nps.gov
Phone numbers
Visitor Information 912-638-3639
Address
Rte 9, Box 286C
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
